English–Korean

“murder” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsarin

Example

그는 살인을 부인했다.keu neun sa ri neul pu in haet tta

He denied the murder.

Illustration for 살인 (murder)

How to say “murder” in Korean

“Murder” in Korean is 살인 (sarin).

A deliberate act that ends someone else's life and carries criminal responsibility.

Full entry for 살인: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 살인

그는 살인 혐의를 인정했다.keu neun sa rin hyeo mui reul in jeong haet tta

He admitted the murder charge.

Tips for using 살인

  • The word has a formal and severe tone, making it more suited to crime reports and legal contexts than casual conversation.

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